Submitted proposal: Re-configuration of existing site (No additional pitches)

Status: This is an existing site which is being proposed for extension. The land is privately owned.

Details: This site is located on the edge of Potton and sits adjacent to an existing Gypsy and Traveller site at Myers Lane. The existing Gypsy and Traveller site is a publicly owned and managed site, however this additional site is privately owned.

The Potton Gypsy and Traveller site is currently very overcrowded and configured badly. The existing Potton site will benefit from expansion and this allocation will help ease overcrowding on the existing site. Expansion will also allow reconfiguration of the existing site to improve both the quality of life of the residents occupying the current site and its appearance. The allocation of this site would make no overall increase in pitch numbers. The number of pitches on the existing site is already considered to be high and is above the Government's broad guidelines for site size.

The site is within a reasonable distance of community facilities and does not have to be entirely car dependant, as there is access to services and facilities in Potton by walking and cycling.

The site is currently grass land, set down lower than the existing site and there is a large bund separating it from the adjacent field. With some groundwork and tree removal, the site can be developed as a Gypsy and Traveller site. Careful consideration will need to be given to foul drainage and to storm drainage due to the enclosed topography of the site. Access is considered acceptable.